The Old Bridge Township Police Department Detective Bureau is responsible for follow-up on all crimes reported within Old Bridge Township. The Detectives also work with surrounding towns and outside agencies such as the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey State Police, FBI, IRS and Secret Service. Many times a case will be solved after the completion of a multi-jurisdictional effort. The Detective Bureau's workload is broken down into various sections, as indicated below: - Burglary & Thefts
- Stolen Vehicles
- Robbery
- Sex Offenses
- Homicides
- Computer Crimes
- Fraud & Forgery
- Intelligence
- Vice Crimes
- Liquor Laws
- Arson
- Cold Cases
Juvenile The Old Bridge Township Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau is responsible for the follow-up on all delinquent acts where juveniles are listed as suspects or victims. The Bureau has a full time Juvenile Counselor available for youth and their families when necessary. The Juvenile Detectives also work with surrounding towns and outside agencies such as the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, DYFS, Crisis Intervention, Missing Persons Unit of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department, as well as the schools in our community. The Juvenile Aid Bureau has a workload which is broken down into various sections, as indicated below
- Runaways
- Missing Persons
- Sex Offenses
- Internet Crimes
- Juvenile Offenses
- Exploited Children
Juvenile Counseling - Youth Services
The Youth Counseling Service has served the Township for over 25 years. Youth Counseling Services provide short-term counseling, crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate agencies. The Service acts as a consultant in assisting the Old Bridge Schools and Family Court in New Brunswick, New Jersey. They have supported children and families with such difficult issues as:
- Family Violence
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Child Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
Contact: Christopher Jennings, Youth Counselor, (732) 721-5600, Ext. 3010
Identification Services Fingerprints are taken by appointment only on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. An appointment may be made by calling (732) 721-5600, Ext 3090 or 3091. All immigration related fingerprints must be done at a sanctioned location. I.N.S. may be contacted at 1-800-755-0777 for a list of facilities.
Fingerprint Fees
Old Bridge Residents - $5.00 (cash only)
Non-Residents - $20.00 (cash only)
School Resource Officers The School Resource Officer program is a nationally accepted program involving the placement of sworn Law Enforcement Officers in an educational environment. This proactive strategy is designed to bring prevention and intervention into the schools.
The SRO program is a form of community-oriented policing concerned about safety, security and order in the schools.
E-mail: csmssro@obps.org
Phone: 732-290-3889
The DARE program was introduced in Old Bridge Township in 1991. To date, over 8,000 students have participated and graduated from this program.
Instructor training for DARE is conducted by mentors and educators throughout the State. The training course is an 80 hour certification program. Certification is maintained by instructing a minimum of one Core Curriculum of sixteen lessons each year. DARE instructors receive continuing education through in-service training, classroom management, drug and alcohol education and lesson enhancement.
DARE is not a cure-all. It is one component of a student's education in developing good decision making skills.
For more information on the DARE program, call us at (732) 721-4000 and ask for the DARE officer, or write to obpolice@oldbridge.com
Safety Tips
Do you have information that you would like to inform the police about?
Have you heard something about a wanted person, missing person, or a crime?
Do you have a tip that can help the police?
These tips can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about or working at your job. By taking a few simple precautions you can reduce the risk to yourself and also discourage those who commit crimes. Burglars, robbers and thieves seek primarily to remove cash or property. Many such intruders are capable of harming people with little provocation. So whether at work, home or out on the street, take these precautions.
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